[LurkedLongEnough]

As if HIPAA compliance wasn't punitive enough to the medical profession.

[omega4412]

I'd make it illegal to send such information outside the jurisdiction of US courts.

[janetgreen]

I never thought the day would come when I agree with Hillary Clinton, but on this one I do.

[snarkpup]

... including physicians and hospitals, gain consent from their consumers

This isn't strong enough. If there isn't an outright ban, then they will have no problem getting you to grant consent. E.g., "If you want us to treat you ..." or "If you want your insurance to pay for this ..."

[Dahoser]

"Americans have the right to expect that their most private personal information will remain private no matter if it’s sent across town or across an ocean," Clinton said.

Except when it's 1,100 FBI files and Linda Tripp's personnel file.

[John Jorsett]

This is a stealth attempt to prevent "offshoring" of certain services, such as medical transcription.